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Urban Farming
Urban farming, a well-received concept right now. Is, in fact, age-old and practised by our grandparents but lost to us. The idea of eating fresh produce and knowing our roots is essential, which many of us do not give thought. Urban gardening is crucial to have in urban dwellings civic centres cannot be only concrete. Urban planning is for individuals and communities to be healthy- body and mind. Here are two ardent urban farmers who are doing it right and educating us to eat holistically and live mindfully. -By Amrutha Varshini Kothapally
Sridevi Jasti is a holistic nutritionist with extended cliental includes sportspersons, doctors, actors and organic & whole foods chef by profession. She is the founder of Vibrant Living Foods. Her elaborate terrace garden is just as vibrant.
also teaches life lessons that not everything is under our control. The life cycle of seed is so magical and makes you realise that it has so much potential just like people’s thoughts. Furthermore, artificial approach to plants makes them less nutritious. The right food is from the right soil and seed. Why is soil health important? Soil health determines your health. The health of food depends on the health of the soil. It also tastes better and provides more nourishment. The nutrients necessary for us come from the here. When soil is naturally healthy, plants are going to be naturally healthy. How can people instill the concept of respecting what they eat? Why is it important? The easiest way is by growing some microgreens and expanding from there. Growing plants give you a sense of responsibility and sense of accomplishment, especially for children. They get to know where our food originates. The concept of farm to table is not new we have always practiced this. Convenience made us ignorant. Growing food helps us realise what is desirable for you and helps us in making better choices. How can an amateur get into creating a terrace gardening? Starting slow is the key. Start with understanding soil health. I remember my time in Canada when I took up backyard gardening with sunflowers, tomatoes, broccoli, strawberry, inside and outside my house. Every moment outside of work I spent here. It was so demanding that I did not take this up the following year! People presume that growing veggies at home is expensive and demanding. Is it taxing according to you?
What is vibrant living? How would you define it? Vibrant living is mainly a food business. Holistic and whole foods that are tasty and healthy and Holistic living is what we encourage through this venture. Food alone is not a solution for good health and quality of living. Living sustainability and mindfully is what constitutes vibrant living. How can you relate urban farming to holistic living and sustainable lifestyle? Gardening is beneficial in multifold. When you grow something that you can consume, it also makes you understand life in itself. Gardening 50 OCTOBER, 2020 TULIP
